Diff. btw std supension and off-road suspension?

[HummerB]

What are the exact upgrades, besides the 33 in tires and underbody protection?

[HummerB]

What are the exact upgrades, besides the 33 in tires and underbody protection?

[HummerB]

by the way i did a search but the answers i found are a bit inconclusive. I understand the rear locker, 33 tire upgrade, and underbody protection come with the adv. package. Is this the only difference?

[evomind]

i believe the shocks are different too

[HummerNewbie]

I believe they go into more detail at Hummer.com but not sure.

[DarthKarl]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerB:
underbody protection come with the adv. package. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The underbody protection kit is a separate accessory apart from the adventure package. I don’t think there is any additional undercarriage protection that comes with the adventure over the plain Lux and base versions.

[Hummer Guy]

The undercarriage protection on the adv. is no different from the base. The shocks are tuned to be more stiff and give a more responisve feel when off-roading. Personally, I can't tell much of a difference in ride quality.

[UNOMYFLO]

The adventure package comes as follows:

1) 33" tires
2) 4.56 gear ratio (probbaly due to the larger tire killing the stock gear setup) Plus more offroad ability gearing wise.
3) stiffer suspension and shocks.
4) different (lower) gearing in the transfer case.

IMO a must if you are purchasing a HUMMER.

I didnt care about the leather or the monsoon radio upgrade as I already added a rear sub by Infinity which IMO is more durable and has better base than the monsoon.

To add the tires later to a non 4:56 geared H3 makes the off the line launches poor gearing wise as well as the cost. To add different gears in the front and rear end would cost a fortune, as well as changing the gearing in the transfer case. the 3grand option give you a lot for your money.

Hope this helps.

and no the adventure package comes with the same front aluminum skid plate and the wimpy transfer case skid. The undercarriage protection is well worth the cash I have it and it is stout, along with the rocker protection you are good to go for any trails w/o the fear of coming doen on a rock and busting you tranny or t-case up.

UNO

[UNOMYFLO]

I almost forgot it also gives you the dash actuated (by button) rear locker...again a lot of bang for the buck.

If you added up the cost of all the parts plus labor there is no way you could get even the parts for 3 grand.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UNOMYFLO:
The adventure package comes as follows:

1) 33" tires
2) 4.56 gear ratio (probbaly due to the larger tire killing the stock gear setup) Plus more offroad ability gearing wise.
3) stiffer suspension and shocks.
4) different (lower) gearing in the transfer case.


UNO </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think all H3's have the 4.56 rear end ratio, only the granny gear ratio is different between base and adventure setups.


S.

[fourfourto]

You also get carpeted mats and you get a left rear compartment unless you have the monsoon stereo.

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve-SanJose-H3:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UNOMYFLO:
The adventure package comes as follows:

1) 33" tires
2) 4.56 gear ratio (probbaly due to the larger tire killing the stock gear setup) Plus more offroad ability gearing wise.
3) stiffer suspension and shocks.
4) different (lower) gearing in the transfer case.


UNO </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think all H3's have the 4.56 rear end ratio, only the granny gear ratio is different between base and adventure setups.


S. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Correct...all get the 4.56 gear and the adventure series (or off-road package) get the 4:1 Tcase versus a 2:1.

[HummerB]

what is the 4:1 vs 2:1 transfer case?

[HummerB]

And are 33's really going to rob noticeable power from me if i upgrade from the stock 31's down the road?

[fourfourto]

HummerB
Hummer Veteran

Posted Jan 24, 5:21 PM
And are 33's really going to rob noticeable power from me if i upgrade from the stock 31's down the road?


I thought the base had 32 inch tires.

[boulderhummer]

i put Terra Grappler 33's on my base H3 with no problem. truck runs great. other than the obvious lack of power complaint by everyone, i don't notice a problem. i did raise the torson bars up an inch in the front...rides great.
good luck

[SledgeHummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
Correct...all get the 4.56 gear and the adventure series (or off-road package) get the 4:1 Tcase versus a 2:1. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I wouldnt be so sure, I think it's 2,62 (or 2.72) on the base package. I have the adventure package and it doesnt come with an underbody protection.

I already ordered the underbody protection from GM and Offroad lamps & rocker panels. will be taking before/after pictures as well as installation pictures, will post them when done, not sometime soon though.

SledgeHummer

[H3HUMVEE]

the base hase a 2.64:1 Borg-warner transfer case

[f5fstop]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3HUMVEE:
the base hase a 2.64:1 Borg-warner transfer case </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You as well as Sledgehammer caught me. It is a 2.64:1 BW 4493 and the off-road is BW 4494 4:1.

I wonder when we are discussing the underbody protection if the original poster is asking about the three shields that do come with all H3s; the front shield (with the H2 on it), the shield Sledgehammer ripped off (as shown in another thread), and the thin one that hangs under the Tcase?
The caged underbody protection is optional on all vehicles, but should be a requirement if doing any serious off-roading.

[H3HUMVEE]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
[quote]Originally posted by H3HUMVEE:
the base hase a 2.64:1 Borg-warner transfer case </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You as well as Sledgehammer caught me. It is a 2.64:1 BW 4493 and the off-road is BW 4494 4:1.

the three shields that do come with all H3s; the front shield (with the H2 on it),

You mean(H3 on it) ... caught you again